Go to page

Go to page

Registered

TVS Motor Company showcased the G310R based, fully faired concept sport bike today at the 2016 Auto Expo in New Delhi and RushLane has got the scoop on it. Its name? The Akula 310, Akula meaning shark in Russian.

A fitting name since the fairing is designed to include gill-vents for temperature control. Other features includes aluminum trellis sub frame, racing suspension, RAM air induction, carbon fiber and aluminum components. Note that these goodies are on the concept model but they could make their way onto the production model as the TVS Akula 310 will be inspired by this concept bike.

Under the exterior sits a race tuned 310 cc single cylinder engine but you won’t be seeing this race spec engine in the production variant. What you’ll be getting is the same engine used in the BMW G310R, a 313cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine with a 6 speed gearbox. The max power output produced by BMW G310R is 34bhp at 9,500rpm with a maximum torque of 21 ft lb at 7,500rpm. You could be seeing the same or similar numbers for the Akula 310.

For those who are interested and living in India, TVS plans to launch the production ready Akula 310 early next year.

Registered

Seems to also have the same suspensions and brakes as the BMW G310R. Going to be interesting to see what they retain from the concept model in the production model. Think they're going to start production near the end of the year so we should see it before then.

Registered

Now, thinking about what else can make its way into production, those gill-vents seem doable, too easy not to do although they're said to serve a real function. Much easier to carry over that than anything else on the concept.

Registered

Indeed, there's a lot of time and money invested in to R&D of engines and major components like that since as you can imagine that's far more complex than just some static part. However, there's a chance they might have made refinements to the engine, as that's something typically done.

Registered

TVS says 60% of the akula concept will make it into production so it could very well look very similar to the shark body you see now. What do you guys think it'll go up against? Most likely the Kawasaki Ninja 300.

Registered

Found a close up look at the Akula and it's RaceSpec chassis. Thought the UK company was more of a accessories and parts supplier, didn't know they made chassis as well.
Anyone know anything about their chassis?

Registered

Well the body is a small portion of what one needs to factor in with these especailly as they are performance models that have customers more concerned with performance over anything. How they compare on paper will be high on the list.

Registered

Now that you say chassis, indeed, that's another essential core for it to perform well. I think more and more bike makers are placing more focus on that area these days, or at least we should see them doing so in the future. Car makers have done it, cost just needs to come down for biker makers to take action for volume products.

There seems to be a bit of confusion recently when it comes to the BMW G310GS’ India launch and we’re here to dispel these rumors.
Originally, BMW Motorrad did confirm the G310GS launch date on twitter last year, with initial release expected to take place late 2017. But when RushLane reader...

Balanced & Agile
As reviews from owners start rolling in, one common characteristic found is that overall the G310R is smooth, balanced and agile off its feet. Much like what you will find from some publications, CycleWorld being one. But there has been some complaints about steering and...

The International GS Trophy takes place every two years in various locations around the world and this year, BMW has chosen Mongolia as their proving grounds.
An event to forge lasting friendships and tackle tough challenges on a BMW GS, teams from all around the world with member from all...

Back in 2015, before BMW’s sub-500cc bike was set to hit the market, BMW Motorrad Italia Marketing Manager Andrea Ferrari launched a project with design students from the European Institute of Design (IED) in Italy.
With no background in automotive design and engineering, these students were...